It connects to the server just fine and says that the licence is verified. But after I press "close", I don't get into Microstation and I'm back at the activation screen again if I try to reopen the program.
Yes, please install MicroStation as opposed to MicroStation Trial. It will use your MicroStation license.
Yes, Microstation is activated, but I don't have it installed, only the trial! Please see the following images:
Would it be as simple as just installing Microstation and then using the licence tool to activate it?
Did you install MicroStation Trial, by chance? This version uses a special MicroStation Trial license, not the standard MicroStation license. If using standard MicroStation, please perform the following steps: